We are seeking a full-time Senior Epidemiologist to support various CDC and NIH funded research projects (FIND COVID, LIINC and RECOVER). These studies enroll participants with COVID-19 and follow them in the acute and convalescent phase with the aim of better understanding the natural history and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). They will assist the research program, primarily through managing data and conducting statistical analyses. Secondary responsibilities would include interpreting and writing up results for publication; drafting, tracking, and ensuring timely completion of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols; assisting with data use requests and progress reports; and engaging in grant-writing process including preparation of preliminary analyses. This position requires initiative and ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
The Senior Epidemiologist will join a collaborative and exciting team of researchers at the Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEB) studying the natural history of SARS-CoV-2 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Researchers at DEB conduct large epidemiological and clinical research studies on individuals during the acute and post-acute phases of infection. These studies involve large, collaborative databases and need continuous management and analytical support.
They will contribute to data management, programming, statistical analyses, and manuscript development. This position requires an employee who can manage a team of individuals who enter, clean, and prepare analytical datasets. The Research Data Analyst will have the following additional responsibilities: 1) to support development of a master dataset that is be continuously updated as new data are entered, 2) to conduct primary statistical analyses of a complex nature, 3) to play an integral role in design of new research studies and databases related to aspects of data collection, and 4) to provide training and support in statistical and data-related principles to other employees. Analyses will include multivariate and longitudinal data analyses. The Research Data Analyst should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on the natural history of SARS-CoV-2. The Research Data Analyst must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and apply creative solutions to new and unexpected situations with limited supervision. The Research Data Analyst must be able to communicate effectively verbally and through written materials with collaborators.
Note: this is a 1 year contract starting date of hire. We offer full benefits: medical, dental, vision. Will be eligible for retirement plans. LI-NL1
Internal Number: 67030BR
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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and high-quality patient care. It is the only UC campus in the 10-campus system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
